Hakodate Spot 2018

JAPAN TRAVEL: Fort Goryokaku in Hakodate, A Historical Star-Shaped Citadel

JAPAN TRAVEL: Fort Goryokaku in Hakodate, A Historical Star-Shaped Citadel

The star-shaped Goryokaku Fort in Hakodate, Japan is not just for made for viewing pleasure—it holds importance in the city’s history as it was strategically built in 1864 to reduce blind spots in gun battles for defense.
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    • Ainu Village (Porotokotan)

    Ainu Village (Porotokotan)

    The first two houses hold a free traditional show every hour where you can see the practices of the Ainu way of life.
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    • Noboribetsu Date Jidaimura Village (Edo Wonderland) in Japan

    Noboribetsu Date Jidaimura Village (Edo Wonderland) in Japan

    One of the highlights of a trip to Hokkaido is visiting the historical theme park – Noboribetsu Date Jidaimura Village or Edo Wonderland.
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    • Oyunuma River Natural Foot bath

    Oyunuma River Natural Foot bath

    One way to cap off a long day of touring is to soak your feet in a natural hot spring.
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    • Hell Valley (Jigokudan) in Noboribetsu, Japan

    Hell Valley (Jigokudan) in Noboribetsu, Japan

    Ever wonder why it is called Hell Valley? It’s because this place is rumored to be occupied by oni or Japanese demons!
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    • Miyago Fruit Farm in Hokkaido, Japan

    Miyago Fruit Farm in Hokkaido, Japan

    Do you like apples?
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    • Onuma Quasi National Park in Hakodate, Japan

    Onuma Quasi National Park in Hakodate, Japan

    No one would have thought that unbelievably picturesque park is the result of an eruption that took place 30,000 years ago.
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    • JAPAN TRAVEL: Hakodate Morning Market Offers Fresh Seafood and Produce Daily

    JAPAN TRAVEL: Hakodate Morning Market Offers Fresh Seafood and Produce Daily

    The Hakodate Morning Market is the best place to go to early in the morning where you can buy fresh seafood and vegetables. Its also where you can have a taste of their fresh seafood donburi!
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    • Share Star in Hakodate, Japan

    Share Star in Hakodate, Japan

    It's a mall that's more than a mall!
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    • Trappistine Convent in Hakodate, Japan

    Trappistine Convent in Hakodate, Japan

    In 1898, eight nuns from France founded the oldest convent in Japan -- the Trappistine Convent.
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    • Tobetsu Trappist Monastery in Hokkaido, Japan

    Tobetsu Trappist Monastery in Hokkaido, Japan

    Less than an hour away from Hakodate town proper is the Tobetsu Trappist Monastery, which was built in 1907.
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    • JAPAN TRAVEL: Motomachi Roman Catholic Church in Hakodate

    JAPAN TRAVEL: Motomachi Roman Catholic Church in Hakodate

    Built by Priest Marin in 1877, the Roman Catholic Church in the Motomachi District is also recognized as the first wooden church.
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    • JAPAN TRAVEL: Mt. Hakodate is One of the World’s Best Night Views

    JAPAN TRAVEL: Mt. Hakodate is One of the World’s Best Night Views

    Mt. Hakodate is a 334-meter-high mountain in Japan which can be reached via ropeway, car or bus. It is located between two seas and is cited as having one of the best night views in Japan, and it was given a three-star rating by Michelin Green Guide Japon.
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